Sword of Answering 5e

Weapon (longsword), legendary (requires attunement by a creature with the same alignment as the sword)

In the world of Greyhawk, only nine of these blades are known to exist. Each is patterned after the legendary sword Fragarach, which is variously translated as "Final Word." Each of the nine swords has its own name and alignment, and each bears a different gem in its pommel.

Sword of Answering Names, Alignments, and Gems

            Name
            Alignment
         Gem
            
            Answerer
            Chaotic good
         Emerald
            
            Back Talker
            Chaotic evil
         Jet
            
            Concluder
            Lawful neutral
         Amethyst
            
            Last Quip
            Chaotic neutral
         Tourmaline
            
            Rebutter
            Neutral good
         Topaz
            
            Replier
            Neutral
         Peridot
            
            Retorter
            Lawful good
         Aquamarine
            
            Scather
            Lawful evil
         Garnet
            
            Squelcher
            Neutral evil
         Spinel

You gain a +3 bonus to attack and damage rolls made with this sword. In addition, while you hold the sword, you can use your reaction to make one melee attack with it against any creature in your reach that deals damage to you. You have advantage on the attack roll, and any damage dealt with this special attack ignores any damage immunity or resistance the target has.

Commentary by Sam West, Twitter: @CrierKobold

A +3 sword that gives you a free reaction? Sign me up, even if I’m not playing in Greyhawk!

There aren’t limited uses for making the reaction upon getting hit- do it every round.
Ignoring damage resistances and immunities makes this a rare weapon that can slay creatures otherwise immune to weapons, like gods, so long as you can take enough of a beating.
The damage only ignores immunities and resistances when made using the special reaction.

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